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Black Angels Over Tuskegee

Guest Blogger: Atika Ghumman

On Saturday, April 21, 2012, we attended a Broadway show called Black Angels Over Tuskegee with the BCCP. It was an amazing opportunity to learn about the Tuskegee Airmen who were African American pilots during World War II.  I thought the show gave great historical background during the war. One of my favorite parts of the play was how most of the men kept secrets. One of the men was married, another brought records along with him, and lastly another one had these epileptic attacks out of nowhere. The significance of the play was to let the audience and myself know that everybody is equal and can become whatever they want. The whole point was you shouldn’t judge somebody by their color or how they look. It is the inside that really matters.

Interviewing the cast members

The BCCP with the director of Black Angels Over Tuskegee, Layon Gray

Group picture on off Broadway

The girls with David Roberts (actor)

 

BCCP Annual Ice Skating Adventure!

It’s that time of year again…for slipping, sliding, learning and laughing, a lot.  Check out some highlights from the annual ice skating trip to Bryant Park — we had a blast!

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New Utrecht Goes Ice Skating at Bryant Park!

Our first trip into Manhattan was so much fun. The sun was shining and the weather prevailed. Many of us had to overcome some ice anxiety, but after some help from our friends, some slips and slides, and lots of laughter, we all managed at least a few loops around the rink. Thank you Miss Sheena for organizing such a fun trip!

Waiting for the D train

Sunny and warm in January- perfect skating weather!

You can always lean on Miss Arin

Hang on Shiniqua!

Picture perfect

We couldn't get Miss Sheena on the ice, but she gave us lots of moral support

A perfect end to a perfect day

 

Planting Daffodils at Brower Park

New Utrecht did some volunteer gardening at Brower Park in Crown Heights. Phil Hawkins, President of Friends of Brower Park, taught the students about planting bulbs. He also told us that the daffodils were being planted all over the city as a tribute to the 9/11 victims. It was nice to contribute to this unique memorial.

Bowling Fun!

The New Utrecht Project Peace team goes bowing at Maple Lanes! For some, it was our first time. It was challenging, but still fun. Others were more experienced and bowled like champs. All in all, we had a great time!

Olay, Juliana, and Marina are ready to bowl!

Who knew bowling shoes could be so cool?

Jessica and Jennifer bowl in sync

Shivonne shows Hamza the correct finger placement

Team New Utrecht!

Hamming it up for the camera